Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

Two in Tow & On The Go | Revisiting Picnic Park before it’s gone

Apr 03, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

A tucked-away Point Defiance playground may soon be replaced. Here’s why families should visit this nostalgic spot one last time.

Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch

Mar 31, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

While you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.

Harbor Happenings | Ancich Park building to be dedicated in honor of paddling club founder

Mar 24, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The city of Gig Harbor will officially name a boat storage building at Ancich Park in honor of Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team founder Alan Anderson on Friday, March 27.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our first Historical Location of Mystery

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Can you guess where this photo was taken in the late 1970s or early 1980s?

Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Quilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.

Two in Tow & On the Go | The day the mail took flight

Mar 20, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

Here’s the story about how a $4.50 eBay find uncovers Gig Harbor’s 1938 National Air Mail Week: when the town sent its letters skyward in a one-day historic flight.

A historic sanctuary finds its voice again in music

Mar 17, 2026 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann

Elijah Bossenbroek provided beautiful music in a beautiful setting: A home originally built as the first St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Harbor Happenings | Quilt show, Vendor Blender and more this weekend

Mar 17, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

More than 150 handmade quilts will be on display at the annual Gig Harbor Quilters Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 and 22 at Swiftwater Elementary School.